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Things To See
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Further Afield
Dlala Nje
Johannesburg tours
MainStreetWalks
Johannesburg tours
Lebo's Soweto Bicycle Tours
Township tourism - Soweto
Main Street Mining District
City of Gold - mining Joburg
Modderfontein Reserve
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
Fairlawns Spa
Spas and massage
The Wilds
Parks, Gardens, Nature Reserves & Hiking Trails
The Houghton Hotel
Luxury Hotels
Home Suite Hotels Bristol, Rosebank
Boutique Hotels
Curiocity
Backpackers hostels
Lebo's Soweto Backpackers
Backpackers hostels
Qbar by Quoin Rock
Tapas and small plates Restaurants
Chez Fong
Chinese Restaurants
Olives & Plates Hyde Park
Contemporary
Yeoville Dinner Club
African and South African
PreView at Four Seasons The Westcliff
Bars and pubs
The Twenty Twenty Club
Bars and pubs
Le Vin Wine Bar
Wine Bars
Alto234 at The Leonardo, Africa's highest sky bar
Sandton nightlife
Johannesburg City Sightseeing bus – the Red Bus that takes you to the city's highlights
Transfers, sightseeing bus and tour services
Travelstart (local price comparison and flight bookers)
Airlines
Getting around – All you need to know about Joburg's Gautrain
Public Transport
Rea Vaya
Public Transport
Rosebank Sunday Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square
Malls
Bryanston Market
Food, fashion and craft markets
44 Stanley – a visitor's guide
Boutique shopping centres
Church Square
Sightseeing
Union buildings and the Nelson Mandela Amphitheatre
Sightseeing
The Javett-UP Art Centre
Sightseeing
Melrose House Museum
Sightseeing

Events in Johannesburg

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Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Spring Wunderkammer (September 2025)
Up for auction: Russell Kaplan's Spring Wunderkammer (September 2025)
Online auctions
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
The Underground Booksellers walking tour
Talks & Tours
HAIR-itage pops up at Mall of Africa's SOOK space (September 2025)
HAIR-itage pops up at Mall of Africa's SOOK space (September 2025)
Pop-ups and special events
Group exhibition: 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile
Group exhibition: 'Thorned' at Keyes Art Mile
Art exhibitions and art events

To do in Joburg

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Four food experiences in Joburg to book for as part of Jozi My Jozi Walks (September 2025)
Four food experiences in Joburg to book for as part of Jozi My Jozi Walks (September 2025)
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10 things to do in Birdhaven
10 things to do in Birdhaven
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'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
'La Bella  – I am Woman' by The Cirk, a burlesque show
Ballet & Dance
Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (September – December 2025)
Spring and summer events to look forward to in Joburg (September – December 2025)
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Joburg restaurants & cafes

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Outdoor dining in Joburg: Restaurants with great gardens, courtyards, and views
Outdoor dining in Joburg: Restaurants with great gardens, courtyards, and views
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10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
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Joburg's best High Teas
Joburg's best High Teas
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Four food experiences in Joburg to book for as part of Jozi My Jozi Walks (September 2025)
Four food experiences in Joburg to book for as part of Jozi My Jozi Walks (September 2025)
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Exhibitions to see in Joburg

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Covid stories: Threading memory with Mapula Embroidery Project at Wits Art Museum
Covid stories: Threading memory with Mapula Embroidery Project at Wits Art Museum
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Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
Review: 'Black Subjects' by Serge Nitegeka at Wits Art Museum
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Joburg's shifting art landscape – Four new galleries (June 2025)
Joburg's shifting art landscape – Four new galleries (June 2025)
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What to expect at Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank
What to expect at Keyes Art Night at Keyes Art Mile in Rosebank
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Joburg Nightlife

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Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
Joburg nightlife – The coolest parties and club nights
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10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
10 of Joburg's sexiest bars – Where to go for late-night drinks
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Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
Review: Ocaso at Oxford Parks
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Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
Illovo Nightlife – Democracy Bar and Bad Manors
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Shopping in Joburg

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A guide to Joburg's best markets
A guide to Joburg's best markets
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Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear in Parktown North
Wizards Vintage – pre-loved designer wear in Parktown North
Vintage and Thrift
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
Parkhurst 4th Avenue – A neighbourhood guide
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What's new in Rosebank – 13 spots to visit (July 2025)
What's new in Rosebank – 13 spots to visit (July 2025)
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Safari in South Africa

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Review: Escape to stillness – A weekend at Quiet Mountain Country House
Review: Escape to stillness – A weekend at Quiet Mountain Country House
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Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
Choosing ethical wildlife experiences
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Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
Road to Kruger - Hazyview, Graskop, Sabie and the Panorama Route
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Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
Itinerary: How to spend a weekend in Soweto
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